Dell Latitude XT PP12S, User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Networks
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• A wireless network adapter for each computer or Tablet-PC that you want
to connect to your WLAN
• A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector
Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter
Depending on what you selected when you purchased your Tablet-PC, the
Tablet-PC has a variety of configurations. To confirm that your Tablet-PC has
a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the
following:
• The Windows Vista™ Start button and the Connect To option
• The order confirmation for your Tablet-PC
Start Button and Connect To Option
Click Start
→
Connect To
→
View network computers and devices .
If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have a wireless
network adapter.
If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network adapter.
To view detailed information about the wireless network adapter:
1
Right-click Wireless Network Connection .
2
Click Properties .
The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The
wireless network adapter’s name and model number are listed on the
General tab.
The Order Confirmation for Your Tablet-PC
The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your Tablet-PC
lists the hardware and software that shipped with your Tablet-PC.
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband
Modem
1
Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information
about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.